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i want to thank the connecticut delegation here with me today for all of their support. it helps in some small way to know the world is grieving with us. mr. speaker, i would ask that the house now rise. al kulka -- , iuld would ask that we all rise to observe a moment of silence. accordings, >> today the senate banking committee examine its private computer stock trading in effect is a dark pool trading. the buying and selling a large quantity of stocks and private exchanges. witnesses include the coo of your rednecks stock exchange and an uzbek. live coverage at 9:30 am eastern on c-span3. >> i did not conduct a nationwide survey of gun owners, a little longer camera -- people with guns that i talked to, i found very often the reaction, your way of thinking before and after you have a gun is very different. i think any law-abiding gun owner realizes that when he has again that it is a huge responsibility. if you use the weapon irresponsibly you could get yourself into legal trouble. you cause unnecessary misery and death even to people you did not intend to do harm to.
i want to thank the connecticut delegation here with me today for all of their support. it helps in some small way to know the world is grieving with us. mr. speaker, i would ask that the house now rise. al kulka -- , iuld would ask that we all rise to observe a moment of silence. accordings, >> today the senate banking committee examine its private computer stock trading in effect is a dark pool trading. the buying and selling a large quantity of stocks and private exchanges. witnesses...
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the school teacher vicky soto, stratford, connecticut, and i represent stratford, connecticut, who in the heat of a terrible moment gave her life to protect her students. she hid them. she hid them and lost her life in doing so. they all died in the line of duty. they are heroes and heroines. they gave their life to protect those children that they deal with every day, that they educate, that they care for and that they love as if they were their own. to the first responders who put their lives on the line to stop the senseless killing in sandy hook, we say thank you for your courage and for preventing more young lives from being lost for they, too, ran into a building not knowing what they were going to face. moving forward, we in this institution have to take common sense, constructive steps that will help to ensure these sorts of tragedies will not happen again. and they include insuring better access to quality mental health care, strengthening programs so that communities will have the necessary mental health resources. we have heard so much in the last several days about how we
the school teacher vicky soto, stratford, connecticut, and i represent stratford, connecticut, who in the heat of a terrible moment gave her life to protect her students. she hid them. she hid them and lost her life in doing so. they all died in the line of duty. they are heroes and heroines. they gave their life to protect those children that they deal with every day, that they educate, that they care for and that they love as if they were their own. to the first responders who put their lives...
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that is from the senator-elect in connecticut. next up is randy in florida. go ahead. >> i appreciate you taking my call. there is no words in any language that can express the pain and the saddenness and the horror of these evil incidents. but i know we're going to end up public sizing this and i have to say -- if the adults were trained and if the adults were armed and these other incidents that have happened there would be less chance of children being dead because the adults would do what the adult always do which is protect the children. >> do you think in a situation like that where reports say that he fired over 100 rounds that the adults could have much of an effect there? >> they would have a bigger effect by having nothing in their hands. when there is no security, there is nothing of loss. some way we have to figure out that we have to exdefend ourselves as individuals, and we have to defend our families, and we have to defend our children. it is so crazy that these insane individuals that do this for attention, that do it out of malice, they have
that is from the senator-elect in connecticut. next up is randy in florida. go ahead. >> i appreciate you taking my call. there is no words in any language that can express the pain and the saddenness and the horror of these evil incidents. but i know we're going to end up public sizing this and i have to say -- if the adults were trained and if the adults were armed and these other incidents that have happened there would be less chance of children being dead because the adults would do...
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it is critical to remember that the new york-new jersey region, including connecticut, accounts for over 10% of the gdp of the country, well in excess of $1 trillion. protecting that and the tax revenues to the federal, state, and local governments that that economy generates is critical. that wealth-creating sector was basically shut down for days and in some cases by weeks by the storm appeared building to the standards in effect the day before the storm would peak in possible but also cost ineffective. rebuilding a system at the hoboken caissons would be impossible to do. last week research suggested their return from mitigation spending, especially with respect to flooding, is a national return of 5 to 1, a 14% return. given that these are long-lived transportation infrastructure assets, the return to the local, state, and federal governments of mitigation spending will be substantial, but will also protect this huge part of the nation's economy. >> senator, at the risk of repeating what has been say, i think, clearly, that mitigation is critical. we cannot just rebuild what was ther
it is critical to remember that the new york-new jersey region, including connecticut, accounts for over 10% of the gdp of the country, well in excess of $1 trillion. protecting that and the tax revenues to the federal, state, and local governments that that economy generates is critical. that wealth-creating sector was basically shut down for days and in some cases by weeks by the storm appeared building to the standards in effect the day before the storm would peak in possible but also cost...
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john, connecticut. good morning. caller: good morning. i was calling to mention low- quality food and the cost of health care, but you covered that well. do you think it would be more beneficial if they start doing a local farming program where they could start growing vegetables? maybe have some land with tiles -- cows and chickens, and local people could work on the farming areas and return the food to the communities as opposed to being so reliant on high-salt diets, the foods we would coin as having a long shelf life, leaving it on the shelf for six months without going bad? has the government been able to look into those programs, considering the finances involved in the program as a whole? host: thank you. a related topic -- the availability of this fresh produce is a big distraction for many. guest: there are some programs that speak directly to the point, one our farms-to-school programs, directed to help know where food is coming from and getting fresher food into the schools. in addition, we talk about the wic program, which foc
john, connecticut. good morning. caller: good morning. i was calling to mention low- quality food and the cost of health care, but you covered that well. do you think it would be more beneficial if they start doing a local farming program where they could start growing vegetables? maybe have some land with tiles -- cows and chickens, and local people could work on the farming areas and return the food to the communities as opposed to being so reliant on high-salt diets, the foods we would coin...
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members in connecticut and around the country are writing and calling me to say that the n.r.a. does not speak for them. the newtown tragedy was a call for action and the n.r.a. has failed to answer that call. we need to do something about these guns, about the assault weapons of the kind that was used in the newtown tragedy and i am very proud to join in the bill that will help put a stop to the proliferation of these assault went thans have no purpose but to kill and maim human beings. we need to do something about the high capacity magazine also used in the killing at sandy hook elementary school, better background checks, more of them so that the 40% now not covered as a result of the gun show loophole are in fact done. and when they are done, more comprehensively and effectively. and other measures relating to mental health need to be part of the solution. there is in fact, no simple, single solution. we need a dialogue among people who are committed to common sense, sensible solutions. but the n.r.a. will have to alter its approach if it is to be taken seriously in this na
members in connecticut and around the country are writing and calling me to say that the n.r.a. does not speak for them. the newtown tragedy was a call for action and the n.r.a. has failed to answer that call. we need to do something about these guns, about the assault weapons of the kind that was used in the newtown tragedy and i am very proud to join in the bill that will help put a stop to the proliferation of these assault went thans have no purpose but to kill and maim human beings. we...
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i want to yield to my colleague, the gentleman from connecticut, an authority on the subject of electoral -- election reform in terms of the role of money and campaign. honoring the vows of our founders. a person who has commanded respect of our colleagues has worked with aggressive organizations. the chair of our tax force -- taskforce. >> thank you for the opportunity to serve our caucus. in an area that is critical to all americans. we got through a major presidential and congressional elections. it is clear from listening to our colleagues and the people out there in this country that it is long overdue that we dare -- is close, amend, reform, and way thatd power, anin a will make sure that every american has access to the polls and that anyone who seeks to run for public office has the ability and financing to do so and that we can limit the amount of money that has overshadowed our process. i am honored that the leader has chosen me to head of the task force. there is no shortage of bills. there is no shortage of enthusiasm and ideas that emanates from our caucus. we will be coming
i want to yield to my colleague, the gentleman from connecticut, an authority on the subject of electoral -- election reform in terms of the role of money and campaign. honoring the vows of our founders. a person who has commanded respect of our colleagues has worked with aggressive organizations. the chair of our tax force -- taskforce. >> thank you for the opportunity to serve our caucus. in an area that is critical to all americans. we got through a major presidential and congressional...
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unfortunately, due to the tragic shooting of 0 students and six teachers in newtown, connecticut this bill is timely. we should pass the bill today so the president can sign it into law. while we must take steps to investigate such ince depts, it's even more critical to prevent them occurring in the first place prosm posals to -- proposals to do that include gun safety and legislation like the youth promise act to provide comprehensive juvenile justice initialtives or the juvenile justice block grant or the campus safety act, all pending, as well as increased funding for mental health services and school counselors. we simply must do all we can to protect our citizens in these proposal -- and these proposals must be enacted as soon as possible. with respect to h.r. 2076, the bill reports today, i want to commend the gentleman from south carolina, mr. gowdy, for his leadership in this bill and urge my colleagues to support the senate amendment to h.r. 2076 and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from south carolina. mr.
unfortunately, due to the tragic shooting of 0 students and six teachers in newtown, connecticut this bill is timely. we should pass the bill today so the president can sign it into law. while we must take steps to investigate such ince depts, it's even more critical to prevent them occurring in the first place prosm posals to -- proposals to do that include gun safety and legislation like the youth promise act to provide comprehensive juvenile justice initialtives or the juvenile justice block...
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i want to yield to my colleague, the gentleman from connecticut, longstanding authority on the subject of election reform in terms of the role of money in campaigns -- honoring the vows of our founders for a government of the many, not the government of the money and a person who has commanded the respect of our colleagues, has worked with aggressive organizations, brings real authority to the stuff, congressman john larson, chair of our taskforce. >> thank you, madam leader, and i thank you for the opportunity to serve our caucus in an area that is critical to all americans. we are just through major presidential and congressional elections. it is clear from listening to our colleagues and from listening to the people out there in this country that it is long overdue that we refer to as d.a.r.e., which, disclose, amend, reform, enforce, empower, and have reform for election in a way that will make sure that every american has access to the polls and that anyone who seeks to run for public office has the ability and financing to do so and that we can limit the amount of money that has
i want to yield to my colleague, the gentleman from connecticut, longstanding authority on the subject of election reform in terms of the role of money in campaigns -- honoring the vows of our founders for a government of the many, not the government of the money and a person who has commanded the respect of our colleagues, has worked with aggressive organizations, brings real authority to the stuff, congressman john larson, chair of our taskforce. >> thank you, madam leader, and i thank...